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How did BTS break into the American market?
The massively popular K-pop group became only the third band in history to release a single that debuted at the top spot, putting it in a league with Aerosmith (for 1998’s “I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing”) and the Jonas Brothers (for 2019’s “Sucker”).
What makes BTS different from other artists?
The first major difference is that BTS’ lyrics focus on issues that don’t necessarily represent the clean image other K-pop bands have, and their lyrics are more concerned with perception of ‘wrong-doing’. Another crucial difference is that BTS are a lot more expressive with their lyrics than other K-pop bands.
In which countries BTS become famous?
BTS gathered a sizeable fanbase in the Americas where traditionally K-pop had struggled to break into the mainstream. YouTube played a major role in this success and the statistics here show BTS’ popularity in the Americas, with the three of the top 5 countries being Japan, Indonesia, and the United States.
How did BTS become famous internationally?
From choreography to music theory, the members of BTS became experts before launching their first single in 2013. In 2015, they went on their first major world tour, selling out stadiums and gaining thousands of fans. In the years since they have been on tour almost continuously.
Why did K-pop become popular in the US?
“In the U.S., it’s a process of self-discovery and that makes it really exciting for fans. Users find one song and they start digging on their own. There’s a level of motivation and socializing you don’t see with American artists.” Some fans, she says, even wind up learning Korean as a result.
Why is BTS’s music so popular?
BTS’s music is also a success because of the subject of their music. While many K-pop songs are about relationships and love, BTS covers subjects that other bands may not like bullying, elitism, and mental health. Their ability to be relatable, humble while still being entertaining is rare.
Is BTS the first Kpop group to surpass 5 billion streams?
BTS is also the first-ever K-Pop group and coincidently the only Asian artists overall to surpass 5 billion streams on Spotify. In 2017, BTS performed at the American Music Awards and in 2018, they became the first Korean act to ever be nominated for an AMA in the Favorite Social Artist category.
How did BTS’ ‘Love Yourself’ become so popular?
Released in May 2018, BTS Love Yourself: Tear, immediately topped the Billboard 200 chart, becoming the first K-Pop album to do so. It also became the first foreign-language No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 in 12 years. The same week after BTS dropped Love Yourself: Tear, it went from being No. 4 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart to No. 1.
What makes BTS different from other idol groups?
They had to conform to the rigid world of K-pop, where members are given designated roles within a group, such as leader, dancer or “visuals” – the eye-candy of the group. Like other idol groups, BTS were manufactured.